Shatter-Proof Eyeglasses Tested, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1936, safety glass for spectacles passed a successful test in London, England. Pounded with a hammer, the […]
45 Wonderful Color Photos of Scotland During the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Sixties may have been swinging in places like London, Paris and San Francisco – but in Scotland, […]
Rare and Incredible Photos of the Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913
This post was originally published on this siteOn March 3, 1913, over 5,000 women marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. for universal women’s suffrage. […]
Vintage photos capture people enjoying France’s glamorous Deauville beach, 1900s-1930s
This post was originally published on this siteDeauville is regarded as the “queen of the Norman beaches” and one of the most prestigious seaside resorts […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Classic Beauties Taken by Kenneth Alexander
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1887 in London, Kenneth Alexander was a photographer for United Artists, 20th Century Studios and Samuel Goldwyn […]
Amazing Vintage Adverts of Nash Motors in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteNash Motors was an American automaker in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which existed from 1916 to 1938. From 1938 to […]
40 Fabulous Photos of Karin Dor in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1938 as Kätherose Derr in Wiesbaden, German actress Karin Dor was famous to international audiences for her […]
35 Fascinating Vintage Photos Documented Life in Morocco in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteHarrison Forman (1904-1978) was a prominent photojournalist, explorer, author, and fellow of the American Geographical Society. As a […]
Film Star’s Photos Printed on Pillows, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1939, not content with collecting photographs and autographs, star-struc movie fans in England go their American sisters […]
The Dionne Quints: The first quintuplets known to have survived infancy that became a sideshow attraction, 1930-1970
This post was originally published on this siteWith the birth of Émilie, Yvonne, Cécile, Marie, and Annette Dionne in 1934, the province of Ontario, coupled […]
35 Photo Booth Pictures Show Hairstyles of ’50s Young Women
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s were a decade known for experimentation with new styles and culture. Following World War II and […]
A collection of bad album covers that are both hilarious and awkward, 1960s-1980s
This post was originally published on this siteAn album’s artwork represents the first impression to many fans and it creates an aesthetic vibe about its […]
Gritty portraits show Philadelphia residents on their stoops, 1910-1940
This post was originally published on this siteThese pictures taken by John Frank Keith depict working-class Philadelphians, individually, and as groups standing on sidewalks, in […]
25 Vintage Advertisements for Porosknit Underwear for Men and Boys From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteOnce upon a time, both men and women wore long underwear. These were in the form of one […]
Stunning Portraits of Marilyn Monroe on the Set of ‘The Prince and the Showgirl’ Taken by Jack Cardiff in 1956
This post was originally published on this siteAt the time of Marilyn Monroe’s visit to England for the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl […]
30 Vintage Photos Capture People With Radios During the Golden Age of Radio
This post was originally published on this siteThe Golden Age of Radio, also known as the old-time radio (OTR) era, was an era of radio […]
Human Sunshine Tester Compares Two Brands, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteWhich has the better quality of sunshine, Florida or California? To settle this longstanding dispute, in 1940, this […]
40 Fascinating Photos of Honolulu in the Late 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteHonolulu is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is located in the […]
Amazing Photographs of Lucky Teter and His Hell Drivers in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteEarl “Lucky” Teter (October 9, 1901 – July 5, 1942) was an American stunt driver, showman and entrepreneur. […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Beverly Adams in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1945 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canadian-American actress and author Beverly Adams appeared in various guest roles in television […]
30 Fascinating and Creepy Kodachrome Slides of Circus Clowns From the 1940s to 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Braathens, Sverre and Faye, were active and avid circus fans and collectors. Sverre’s passion for circus began […]
Keeps Smoke Out Of Eyes
This post was originally published on this siteAnd blow it into somebody else’s eyes. Wishing to read his newspaper without the annoyance of clouds of […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Clara Bow During the Filming of “Her Wedding Night” (1930)
This post was originally published on this siteHer Wedding Night is a 1930 American comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by Avery Hopwood […]
In the 19th Century an Amateur Photographer Claimed to Capture Ghosts Through His Lens
This post was originally published on this siteThe Spiritualist movement was founded on the belief that the human soul exists beyond the body and that […]
Photographs of The Rolling Stones on Their UK TV Debut ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars‘ in July 1963
This post was originally published on this siteIn early May 1963, The Rolling Stones were at the old Olympic Studio in Carton Street in London’s […]